CONFERENCE PROGRAM
TUE 13 SEPTEMBER
Day 1: Technology and Trends
09:50 - 10:00Welcome address
10:00 - 11:00Introduction: global label market overview
- Current state of the US label market
- The Next Normal: trends and growth region by region
- Globalization: market trends beyond the US
Speakers:
Linnea Keen | President | TLMI
John Wynne | CEO | Fortis Solutions Group
Jules Lejeune | Managing director | Finat
11:05 - 12:05Panel discussion: How are supply chain complexities impacting market growth?
- Is time up for the Just in Time model?
- Key label supply chain challenges
- The brand owner perspective
Moderator:
Mike Ferrari | Founder and president | Ferrari Innovation Solutions
Panelists:
Tom Schelmbauer | Chief business officer | Mark Andy
Ken Macguire | Product innovator/inventor | Procter & Gamble
12:05 - 13:00Lunch break and networking
13:00 - 14:00Presentation and panel discussion: What does an automated future look like?
- How far will automation change the industry?
- The Industry 4.0 powerhouse
- The next generation of fully automated digital converting
Moderator:
Steve Metcalf | Chief Marketing and IoT Officer | Baldwin Technology
Speaker:
- Steve Metcalf | Chief Marketing and IoT Officer | Baldwin Technology
Panelists:
Geert van Damme | Managing director | Cerm
Christian Menegon | Global business development manager, Labels & Packaging | HP Indigo
Rob Mayerson | President | Label Traxx
Andrew M Boyd | President | Blue Label Packaging Company
14:00End of Day 1 sessions
WED 14 SEPTEMBER
Day 2: Future-proofing your business
09:50 - 10:00Welcome address
10:00 - 11:00Mergers & acquisitions: staying competitive
- Economies of scale or scope: generalist vs specialist?
- Tips for implementing an M&A strategy
- Succession planning
Speakers:
Bob Cronin | Managing partner | The Open Approach
Bruce Hanson | CEO | AWT
11:05 - 12:05Converter panel discussion: The changing industry landscape
- What next for M&A?
- Is there a future for independent label companies?
- Adapting to changing brand owner requirements
Moderator:
- Bob Cronin | Managing partner | The Open Approach
Panelists:
Mike Apperson | CEO and president | Resource Label Group- Mark Pollard | CEO | Brook + Whittle
- Rick Heinl | Owner and founder | Repacorp
12:05 - 13:00Lunch break and networking
13:00 - 14:00Presentation and panel discussion: Opportunities beyond PS labels
- How do you diversify your product offering?
- Growth segments within flexpack
- The future of linerless labels in prime labeling
Moderator:
Tom Hauenstein | VP of sales | S-One LP
Speaker:
- Tom Hauenstein | VP of sales | S-One LP
Panelists:
Martin Leitner | Product manager (Labels & Packaging) | Durst Group- Robert Schultz | General manager (Chicago & Kansas City) | ePac
14:00End of day 2 sessions and conference
